Chapter XVI

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From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

a town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

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From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

command with authority

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

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From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

plural of “drain” — emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

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From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

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From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

yet to be or coming

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

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From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

most important element

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

attach to a support

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

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From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

and nothing more

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

in an original manner

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

a member of the Algonquian people belonging to the Abnaki confederacy and living in the Penobscot valley in northern Maine

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

move upward

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

beneath the surface of the water

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Although Penobscot is now the name of the entire river, it was originally the name of only a section of the main channel, from the head of tide-water to a short distance above Oldtown.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading --Freshet of 1846, cause of it.--Sudden Rise of Water.--Bangor submerged.--Bowlders of Ice.--Destruction of Property.--Narrow Escape of Ferry-boat.--Peril of Boys.--Editorial Observations.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

toward the west

From this reading Passing westward in a direct line about twenty miles, we come to the noble and interesting Penobscot.

in or at the place that

From this reading --Lumber Statistics.--Where the Lumber finds a Market.-- Speculations on future Prospects of Lumbering Interests.-- Anticipations of the Future.--Bangor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Penobscot River.--Its various Names.--Character of the Country through which it flows.--Its Length.--The vast Extent of Territory which it drains.--Its Multitude of Lakes.--Mount Ktaadn.--Indian Legend.--Elevation of the Mountain.--Overwhelming Prospect.--A Sabbath in the Wilderness.--Moose in the Lake.--An uncomfortable Night.--Dr. Jackson's Narrative.--New Lumber Resources.--The interesting Origin of this new Resource.--John Bull outwitted.--Freshets on the Penobscot.